If they are missing Monas and Hodgson then I think we might sneak it. If Monas is playing then I fancy Wire. 6-8 point either way.

no just my guess at the crowd being 8000-8500 passholders ? 2500 walk ups ?1500 wire ? handicap on rl fantasy league give us 8 start ,they might have a few missing but i dont think it weakens them that much weather might have a say but will stick with my score

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westerman MOM

24-16 to Hull, McKinnon MoM

Wire did look impressive on Sat at Redfern against the Bunnies, although Sydney did have a young side out. I wouldnt read much into missing Hodgson as Ratchford did very well at FB for Wire.

Having seen the Hull Bradford highlights on FCTV, we do look very convincing down Yeamans and Briscoes flank and with Wade backing up all the time it looks good for the season.

Close game I think could go either way. Think Wire might just take the spoils though

Hull 18 26 Wire
Attend. 1 less than should be as I'm not there!!
MOM Wade

Tony Smith has never said the Monaghan's were doubtful - just the usual internet rumours becoming fact because they are repeated often enough. He didn't play them in the friendly last week due to slight soreness in the knees.

Smith has confirmed in Warrington's local paper that excluding Hodgson and Solomona he has a fully fit squad to choose from - that is more likely Tony Smith playing mind games.

No more than 6 points in it, could go either way....tough start for both sides.

Hull: 32
Wire: 28

Attendance: 16,054

MOM: Manu

“@James_Smailes: Hull FC have 3 injury doubts for Sunday, Gentle not naming names but I'm told all 3 are serious doubts and currently rated unlikely to play”

Gutted. Hope it's not Seymour or McKinnon.

You would have to suspect that Lynch is one of them and Martin seemed to come off injured on Sunday. Wouldnt be surprised if the third player was Seymour he did seem to indicate he wanted to come off as well.

Guess we will find out on Sunday afternoon!